Studio 1306 Lifestyle Portrait Session Featuring Tia J 6-28-17

July 03, 2017 in Downtown Houston, Headshots, Houston, Montrose Houston, Studio 1306, Montrose, Lifestyle, LA, Los Angeles, Last Concert Cafe, Portraits

I was fortunate enough to photograph an awesome milestone in any young person's life this past week for Tia Jackson. She was celebrating her 25 birthday, that may not be the correct age but I want to have a long life and you can't do that revealing women's age. Tia brought on Feyi ,a houston based stylist, that I had worked with before, and let me tell you guys Feyi came to Slay, I've always wanted to use that phrase.

Downtown Houston LifeStyle Shoot with Pastor Steven Chambers 2-25-17

February 25, 2017 in Mens Fashion, Lifestyle, Portraits, Downtown Houston

I've been a member of St. John's church based out of downtown Houston for over 5 years. Pastor Steven has always been a figure in my church life and had became a figure in my personal life when christened my daughter Milan. Steven is a mild mannered guy, and just easy to be around. When he delivers his sermons they are with great enthusiasm and true conviction.

The Bloggers with Chelsea Coffey of the TheCoffeyBreak.com

October 17, 2016 in Lifestyle, Houston, Montrose, Portraits

Every now and then, things happen fast. Really fast. The energy’s right. The vibe is right. Things almost seem to be too good to be true, and because of that you almost hesitate to appreciate it because you’re waiting for the catch.

That was me, Chelsea Coffey, Life and Style Blogger for my blog TheCoffeyBreak.com, about two weeks ago. I attended my friend’s Aces of Taste event and happened to run into a stylist friend of mine, Feyi Omodele, on the way into the brunch. She mentioned that she was in a neighboring studio working with her photographer friend, Fred, and that I should come by to check it out.

Lifestyle Photo Session White Simba Short at FD Studios Downtown LA 8-2-16

August 03, 2016 in Los Angeles, Lifestyle, Portraits, LA

This past weekend I had the chance to work with Simba Short who is a male model based in LA. The Shot went from several different extremes but I am very excited about the images I got from the shoot.

LifeStyle PhotoSession With Travis White at The Hygienix Barber Company 7-8-16

July 11, 2016 in Lifestyle

The week during the NBA finals I was walking towards a sports bar that I frequent when I walked past a barber shop like I have never seen before. The barbershop was a blast from the past but the shop was not dated. It was full of clover details that owner Q explained to me, and he took his time and showed me what everything meant in the shop. The shop is over 50 years old and still has it original seats even our 41st President " George Bush Sr. used to come to this shop. With all that history in one place, it was hard to take it all in at one time.

Just Go For It HeadShots With Abby 7-1-15

July 01, 2016 in Houston, Headshots, Portraits, Montrose Houston

All in all what I'm saying is just go for it and sometimes you end up with art, and other times you fail but you have to try, and thats how you grow.

Jul 13, 2020

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall and Hermann Park Engagement Photography Session Featuring Salmah & Akil

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall and Hermann Park Engagement Photography Session Featuring Salmah & Akil was a success! Salmah and Akil have an electrical love! I say this because the sparks in Salmah eyes when she looks at the Akil is very evident. Akil’s energy matched Salmah’s, and you could tell because he would sneak a look at his wife to be me every moment he could. His eyes showed how much he adored her, and it was well deserved because Salmah was a pleasure. She laughed at all my bad jokes and gave me very useful information about being vegan and Covid.

Oct 30, 2018

Ashton Garden West Wedding Featuring Osaze and Tirhas when Nigeria meets Eritrea 9-22-18

Ashton Garden West is where Osaze and Tirhas’ culturally infused reception took place but their day begun in the Energy Corridor of Houston Texas. The ceremony was held at Notre Dame Catholic Church , a Southwest Houston Catholic staple. I don’t know how the couple pulled it off but this was our first time there and a complete mass wasn’t held.

Oct 2, 2018

Museum District Of Houston Texas Engagement Photo Session Featuring James and Shakeela

I normally shot in the Downtown Houston Area, but for this dynamic couple I decided to switch things up. We ventured into the Museum District of Houston, Texas and created some magic. James and Shakeela were a fun couple and they laughed at all my horrible jokes so they are ok in my book.

Sep 12, 2018

Hess Club Wedding Featuring Melissa and Kenneth 8-18-18

Kenneth aka “Mookey” is a Lamar Redskin Alumni and dear friend of mine, so when his wife to be Melissa also a fellow Lamar Redskin Alumni reached out to me to cover their approaching special day at the Hess Club, I was all over it.

Jul 14, 2018

Warehouse District of Houston Texas Engagement Session Featuring Tolu and Segun 7-7-18

I had the chance to work with an amazing couple, Tolu and Segun! I’ve known Tolu since our college days at University of Houston ,and ever since then I remember her being this goofy young lady with elegant signature gap in between two front her teeth. You would figure with time some of that goofiness would ware off, well if you figured that you figured wrong. Tolu is still a fun loving young lady, the only thing that has changed is her partner in crime enjoys her antics and sometimes partakes in them. At first Segun was quiet and very reserved, but I would say mid way through the session I finally got to see the REAL Segun. Segun became a fountain of jokes and funny faces. Once he opened up it was apparent why this two had chosen each other. They love to laugh, and they love each other.

Jun 12, 2018

Bell Tower on 34th Wedding Featuring AP and Ashford 5-20-18

The Bell Tower on 34th is a beautiful venue and was a fitting scene for AP and Ashford's special wedding day. When I met AP and Ashford for their engagement session I instantly felt a great vibe from these two. AP was cool and calm, you could tell he has lived a bit. Ashford was shy and quiet but AP keep her laughing. They have a really great chemistry and it was evident day of the wedding.

May 18, 2018

Three Doctors from the Oyeniyi's Family 5-18-18

If you're looking for sibling goals, look no further than Gloria, Victor and Blessing Oyeniyi- who have all earned the title of Doctor.

As the children of Nigerian immigrants, the trio moved to Texas in 1995 and went on to develop a passion for the field of healthcare. Victor told Jonathan Martin of FOX 26 Houston."They (their parents) wanted and they aspired for us to be doctors, whether it was medical or professional. They just wanted us to have that title, and be the best at anything we chose to be."

May 16, 2018

Houston Texas Nigerian and Eritrean Engagement Session featuring Osaze and Tirhas 5-16-18

I had never had a completely traditional engagement session before, but Osaze and Tirha gave me a chance to bring their vision to life. These two looked incredible, Osaze and his future wife looked like royalty in their traditional garments. Tirha’s beautiful cheek bones shined through the entire session and Osaze boasted regal style. We shot the first half of the session at Studio 1306, which is conveniently located in downtown Houston. The black background made their outfits and skin tones jump right out at you.

May 6, 2018

Magnolia Market in Waco Texas Engagement Session Featuring Crystal and Yinka 5-6-18

Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas 10 minutes shy of The Baylor University is a astonishing venue. Magnolia Market has rustic but very contemporary feel as well, which set the scene for an amazing engagement session. Yinka is a relative young man but his a demeanor speaks otherwise, which was perfect for Crystal's bubbly and fun youthful spirit. The two had an amazing energy between the two, and their was something very pure about their love. Plus when a women looks at you like the way she looks at him you're in a peachy place.

Apr 18, 2018

Downtown Houston Photo Engagement Session Featuring Harvetta & Courtney

Downtown Houston was the scene for this engagement session featuring Courtney and Harvetta. Harvetta first outfit was stellar and Courtney did a amazing job of matching her fly. The two of them had such a playful demeanor during the entire shot and you could truly tell that Courtney is marrying the love of his life.